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KEV. G. E. MACKAKNESS, Hon. Sec.,
Dec. 1866. Ham Yicarage, Ashbourn, Derbyshire.

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Acton, Mrs Stackhouse,*ActonJScott, Shrewsbury

Allen, Miss, Prees Vicarage, Shrewsbury

Allen, Kev. James, Castlemartin Vicarage, Pembrokeshire

Allen, Chas., Esq., Tenby

Allen, J. J., Esq., 20, BedfordHow, London

Bailey, W. R.,'Esq.,rCotfordtHouse, Sidmouth

Bainston, Miss,JRosebank, Chester

Barnes, Rev. J". Bentley, Ashbourn

Barstow, Miss F., Garrow Hill, York

Barton, Mrs Alfred, Bishopstoke, Hants.

Barton, 11., Esq., Galdy Manor, Birkenhead

Barton, Miss, Stapleton Park, Pontefract .

Beckett, Mrs, Lyncwtnbe Vale, Bath

Bell, Edwin, Esq, Bishop's "Well, Chislehurst, Kent

Binney, Rev. T. Erskine, Dalkeith Palace, N. B.

Blagg, Mrs J. W., St. Alban's, Herts.

Blagg, Miss, Rose Hill, Cheadle, Staffordshire

Blunt, Mrs, The Green, Ashbourn

Boultbee, Rev. R. M., Iver Grove, "Oxbridge

Bowles, Rev. S. J., Baltonsboro, Glastonbury

Bowles, Miss

Boycott, R. H., Esq., Stanmore Grove, Bridgenorth

Bree, Rev. "W., Allesley Rectory, Coventry

Brook, Mrs, Glendower, Tenby

Brooke, Rev. J., Haughton Hall, Shiffnal

Broughton, Rev. C., Norbury Rectory, Ashbourn

Brownrigg, Mrs T. R., S. Jude's, Southsea

Burrard, Lady, Walhampton, Lymington

Burton, Miss Gertrude, Abbey House, Salop

Cameron, Rev. J. F. L, Shoreham^Sevenoaks

Campbell, Mrs, Woodseat, Ashbourn

Capron, Miss, Southwick Hall, Oundle

Child, Smith, Esq., Stallington HaU, Stone

Cobbold, Rev. R., Broseley Rectory

Coleridge, Right Hon. Sir John T., Heath's Court, Ottery

Coode, Miss C., Teignbridge House, Newton Abbot

Cooke, Rev. H. "W., Astley Rectory,':Stourport

Cooke, W. H., Esq., 42, "Wimpole Street, London

Cooke, "W. H. Esq., Stanford

Corbet, Mrs A., The Grove, Ashbourn

Crace, Miss Sophia, Springfield, Dulwich

Creed, Rev. H. K., Chedburg Rectory,;Bury S. Edmunds

Cross, Rev. S., Hanbury, Bromsgrove

Grossman, Miss, Friezewood, Ridgeway, Bristol

Dawson, Arthur Finch, Esq., Barrow Hill, Ashbourn
Day, Gerard, Esq., Horsford House, Norwich
De Burgh, Mrs, "West Drayton, Middlesex
Denman, Hon. Mrs J., 17, Eaton Terrace, London

Denning, Rev. S. P., S.Andrew's College, Bradfield, Reading

De Putron, Rev. P., Rodmell, Lewes

Devon, Right Hon The Earl of, Powderham Castle, Devon

Dixon, John, Esq, Astle Hall, Congleton

Dormer, Mrs Cottrell, Rousham, Oxford

Duncombe, The Lady Harriet, Calwich, Ashbourn

Dyke, E. A. Esq, Ashbourn

Earle, Rev. J., Swainswick Rectory, Bath
Errington, Rev. J. R., Ashbourn
Evans, Miss, Ellastone, Ashbourn
Evans, Miss, Rectory, Shipston-on-Stour
Evans, Miss, Stockton Rectory, Tenbury

Falkner, J. S., Esq., Freshford, Bath

Feilden, Rev. H. Langley Rectory, Derby

Feilden, Rev. 0., Whittington, Salop

Fisher, E., Esq., Overseale, Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Fox, C. H., Esq., Brislington House, Bristol

Fox, G. F., Esq., Keynsham, Bristol

Francis, Rev."W. F., Gt. Saxham Rectory, Bury S. Edmunds

Frank, R. H., Esq., Ashbourn HaU

Fraser, Rev. "W., D.C.L., Alton Vicarage, Cheadle

Furmston, Rev. E., Cockshutt, Ellesmere

Geoghagan, A. J., Esq., Hull

Gilby, Miss E. M., Charlton Kings, Cheltenham

Goodman, T. W., Esq., 27, King "William Street, London

Goodwin, Mrs, Hinchley Wood, Ashbourn

Gore-Langton, The Lady Anna, Newton Park, Bristol

Gorham, Rev. H. S.

Grazebrook, Geo., Esq., Oak Hill Park, Liverpool

Graydon, Mrs W., 16, Somerset Place, Bath

Hall, Rev. W., Saxham Parva, Bury S. Edmunds

Hall, R. C., Esq., Corston, Bristol

Harris, Mrs J. D., Rosel, Torquay

Harrison, John, Esq., Snelston HaU, Ashbourn

Hasker, Miss, 61, Eversfield Place, S. Leonard's

Heathcote, Lady, Hursley Park, Winchester

Hervey, The Ven. Lord Arthur, Ickwqrth, Bury S. Edmunds

Heywood, Lady, Doveleys, Ashbourn

Heywood, Mrs, Hope End, Ledbury

Hickley, Captain, R.N., Ashcott, Bath

Hope, A. J. Beresford, Esq., M.P., Bedgebury Park, Kent

Hughes, Hon. Miss, Bute House, South Audley St., London

Hunt, G. Ward, Esq., M.P., Wadenhoe House, Oundle

Hunt, Miss, 39, Rutland Gate, London

Irvine, Major, KUladease, Co. Fermanagh
Jackson, Rev. J. E., Leigh Delamere, Chippenham
Jones, Rev. T. J., Atlow, Ashbourn

Kennedy, Miss, Shrewsbury

Kinnersly, Mrs, Clough Hall, Newcastle, Staffordshire

Kyberd, Miss, Frome

Lonsdale, Miss, The Castle, Eccleshall
Lucas, J. F., Esq., Middleton, Youlgreave
Lukis, Rer. W. C., Wath Rectory, Ripon
Luscombe, Mrs, Old Lakenham, Norwich
Lyuam, C., Esq., Stoke-upon-Trent

Macaulay, Mrs, Hodnet Eectory, Market Drayton

Mackarness, Bev, J. F., Honiton Rectory, Devonshire

Mackarness, Rev. G. R., Ham Vicarage, Ashbourn

Mackarness, Mrs, Elstrcc Hoose, Bath

Master, Rev. G. S., West Dean, Salisbury

Mellor, J., Esq., Clairville, Manchester

Meynell, Mrs, Meynell Langley

Meynell, Rev. H., Denstone Parsonage, Ashbourn

Meynell, F., Esq., Brent Moor House, Devon

Mills, Hon. Mrs, Stutton Eectory, Ipswich

Mills, Mrs, Saxham Hall, Bury S. Edmunds

Milnes, Rev. H., Winster

Moulton, S., Esq., Kingston House, Bradford-on-Avon

Mylne, E. C., Esq., 21, Whitehall Place, Westminster

Nesbitt, A., Esq., Kidbrook Park, East Grinstead
Newdigate, Rev. C., West Hallam, Derby
Norcliffe, Rev. C. B., Langton Hall, Malton

Oddie, J. W., Esq., Fishwick House, Preston
Owen, Mrs, Southsea

Parkin, B., Esq., Ashbourn

Petit, Rev. J. L., Lichfield

Plowden, C. C., Esq., 15, York Street, Portman Square

Popham, Miss F. L., Chilton Rectory, Hungerford

Pritchard, Mrs J., Brosely, Salop

Renaud, F., Esq., Lawton Hall, Lawton
Roberts, Mrs R., Bloomfield, Fareham

Robinson, Mrs,Frankton Grange, Ellesmere
Robinson, Rev. J. H., Burton-on-Trent
Roscoe, Miss L., Knutsford
Rowland, G. J., Esq., Wolverhampton
Eussell, J. Watts, Esq., Ham Hall, Ashbourn
Russell, <T. D. Watts, Esq., Biggin, Oundle
Rutter, Mrs, Coton House, Wolverhampton

Sandford, Rev. H., Eaton Vicarage, Church Stretton

Selwyn, Rev. Canon, Ely

Scott, John 0., Esq., Manor House, Ham

Shirley, E. P., Esq., Eatington Park, Stratford-on-Avon

Skrine, H. W., Esq., Warleigh Manor, Bath

Smith, Rev. W. Anderton, Bath

Spencer, Rev. C. C., Benefield Rectory, Oundle

Spode, Mrs, Hawkesyard Park, Hugeley

Sutcliffe, Mrs, Keele Parsonage, Newcastle, Staffordshire

Swanwick, J. P., Esq., Clive House, Winsford

Swindell, S. Blore, Esq., Ashbourn

Tayleur, Miss Harriet, Buntingsdale, Market Drayton
Trafford, Guy, Esq., Wigmore Hall, Herefordshire
Tyrer, Mrs
Tyrer, R., Esq., Grove House, Mansfield

Ward, The Lady, Himley Hall, Dudley

Ware, Miss F., Winsham Rectory, Chard

Walker, J. Severn, Worcester

Whittington, Mrs J., Queen's Parade Place, Bath

Whitty, Captain J. S., Army and Navy Club, London.

Wilbraham, Rev. C. P., Audley Vicarage, Staffordshire

Willington, H., Esq., Tamworth

Willington, Rev. H., S. Alban's, Holborn

Wilkinson, Lady, South Cliff House, Tenby

Windsor, The Baroness, 63, Grosvenor Street, London

Winnington, Sir Thos., Bart., M.P., Stanford Court, Wor-

Winwood, Rev. H. H., Bath [cester

Woodward, Miss, Arley, Bewdley

§0*4 J&f &%Wttyim €T$mljt MM S*te0ah, limt. ^tfaptf. Whitty.) There is no doubt that
a church stood in Norman times on the site of the present building, no part however of which is
of earlier date than the 17th century, except the north wall of the nave, and the porch, which is
very interesting. The oak jambs, being above six feet of solid timber, must have been growing
trees at least a thousand years.

There is a fine screen in the interior running across the whole width of the nave and south
aisle. It is perhaps almost the only one of its style and character in this part of England.

Two successive vicars of Shoreham covered the long period of 110 years in their incumbencies.
The first was Dr. Wm. Wall, the well-known author of the book on Infant Baptism. He is
buried in front of the chancel screen, and a brass plate records his meritorious labours during his
tenure of the vicarage of Shoreham from 1674 to 1727. His successor was Mr Yincent Perronet,
the great friend of John Wesley (who often officiated in this church), and died in 1784.

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§0tt&e, UJagMfr, SttS&e*. (.3/w* Hasher.) This ancient house, situated in the
village street of Mayneld, is a good specimen of timber ornamentation.
It bears the date 1575 on each gable.

(/. 0. Scott, Esq.) This is one of the two churches situated
on Hayling Island, in the neighbourhood of Portsmouth. Its style is between Early English
and Decorated. The details, and especially the carving, are of the very best quality ; the nave
arcade is remarkably beautiful.

The present church replaced an older one which was destroyed by a flood in the reign of
Edward i.

There is a- yew tree in the churchyard which measures nearly 30 feet round the trunk.

The church is shortly to be restored by Mr. Street.

Jri0rg, 88itta. (Rev. J. Brooke). Bradenstoke Priory stands upon a hill,
overlooking the Great- Western Kailway, about six miles east of Chippenham. It is in the
parish of Lyneham. A house of Eegular Canons of S. Augustine, or Priory of Black Canons,
dedicated to the B. Y. Mary, was founded here 13th April, A.D. 1142, by Walter Devreux, of
Salisbury, and Sibil Chaworth his wife.

The church of the priory has been long since destroyed. Our view represents the existing
remains of the monastic building, now used as a farm-house. In "Buck's Views" there is a
plate of it as it appeared in 1732, since which time it seems to have undergone some alterations,
as the buttresses are now connected by semicircular arches, which do not appear in Buck's plate.
A large perpendicular window, also seen in that engraving, has disappeared.

The building, which is in a dilapidated condition, still contains a very fine wooden roof, of
which an engraving is given in Mr. J. Parker's edition of "Kickman's Architecture," (p. 181,)
and a good vaulted cellar.

A very fine carved stone chimney-piece, of later style, which formerly stood in an apartment
supposed to have been " the Prior's room," (of which a plate is given in " The Builder," vol. vii,
p. 387) was removed a few years ago, by the late proprietor.

The Priory was purchased at the Dissolution, by Sir Eichard Brocas, from whom it passed
through various hands to its present possessor, G. Goldney, Esq. See " Collections for North
Wilts, by John Aubrey, with Notes and Additions by the Kev. J. E. Jackson."

. (Rev. J. S. BrooJceJ. This was one of the last places of refuge
sought by Charles n, in his long and eventful flight after the disastrous battle of Worcester
(September 3, 1651.)

Having, after various halting places, arrived at Abbot's Leigh in Gloucestershire, from his
early retreat at Boscobel, he remained there four days. From thence, still riding before Miss
Lane (who had come with him on a pillion from Bentley), the king, disguised as her groom, and
yclept Will Jackson, arrived, after sleeping a night at Castle Gary, on September 17th, at Trent
House, in Somersetshire, the residence of Colonel Wyndham. Here he remained with his faith-
ful friends several days, and then made an attempt to embark from Charmouth in Dorsetshire,
but was unsuccessful ; his whole plan being defeated by the wife of the captain whose vessel he
had engaged, locking up her husband for fear of the penalty denounced against all who should
aid the king in his escape.

Having again sought the security of Trent, where he remained another fortnight, he found his
way, after sundry hair-breadth escapes, to Brighthelmstone, (October 14th) riding before
Miss Coningsby, as he had previously before Miss Lane. From thence, having succeeded in
engaging another small vessel, he at length effected his escape, and was, with his devoted follower,
Lord Wilmot, landed safely at the small town of Fescamp, on the coast of France.

The two upper windows, as shewn in the sketch, are those of the room called "my Lady
Wyndham's," which King Charles occupied, and from which there is a secret passage down
through the attached building on the left.

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His chantry, dedicated to our Saviour, remains in the south choir-aisle. Within, under the east
window are a series of sculptures terribly shattered, representing the Annunciation, the Resur-
rection, and the Nativity,

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Bishop Oldham was a friend of Bishop Fox, and assisted him in the founding of Corpus Christi
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00rfoag Jwb- Sp| ^*k *f Ifelrc $Wk €ffmMl (Miss Allen.) This curious old
church stands beside the harbour of Falmouth. On crossing the Cornish style which forms the
Lychl&ate (it is simply a pit dug and covered in with bars of granite, a long stone being placed
in the middle for the reception of the coffin and a seat on one side for the mourners) you ascend
to the church, passing the bell turret, which is quite detached from the rest of the building.
There is, however, a small western tower to the church itself. There are but few architectural
features of interest now remaining, except the quaint old Norman door, with its cross-marked
tympanum, shewn in the accompanying sketch.

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Ht limpfoWJib', (&lttntwttt$iixt. (Miss Alien.) This handsome old gateway is nearly
all that now remains of a Cistercian Monastery, here dedicated to S. Mary. The niche to the
right of the archway once probably contained a carved representation of the Annunciation, for the
figure of a dove can still be seen amidst the tracery of the canopy, and beneath the canopy on the
side of the niche is an open book on a bracket. The broad mullion between the windows is carved
to represent a flowering lily growing out of a pot.

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C|mr4, itotolislm*- (Rev. J, L. Petit). This church is situated about 6 miles
from Warwick, to the north-west. It is Decorated, with Perpendicular additions and insertions.
It has a good stone pulpit. The plan of the church is remarkable, as the central tower stands
over the nave, and not at its junction with the chancel.

f-to. JF. F. Francis.) This very ancient
and picturesque bridge will soon be among the things of the past.

It has been replaced (1866) by a new bridge, and is to be destroyed. It will long be remem-
bered by the numerous travellers who had to pass over the Trent into Burton. It was built on
36 arches, and was probably one of the longest in Great Britain, being 515 yards in length.
The parapets being low and the roadway narrow many accidents occurred upon it, and it has
several times been the scene of military rencontres. There was once a chapel upon it. Some
suppose that this bridge was in existence before the Conquest, while Erdeswick and others main-
tain that it was built in the reign of Henry in. In either case it lays claim to great antiquity.

0m (R. Tyrer, Esq.} The manor house of Wingfield is situated in
the centre of Derbyshire. The early mansion of the lords of Wingfield is supposed to have been
near the Peacock Inn, on the road between Derby and Chesterfield. The manor house, however,
the ruins of which are represented, was built, according to Camden, about 1440, by Ralph, Lord
Cromwell. It seems to have been one of the earliest of the noble quadrangular mansions which
were the characteristics of the reigns of Henry vn and vui. In the 33rd year of Henry vui this
manor was in the possession of the Earl of Shrewsbury. The unfortunate queen of Scotland was
here detained in custody ; her suite of apartments, of which the outer wall now remains, is said
to have been the most beautiful part of the building. The house consists of two courts, the
outer of which was surrounded by the offices, and the inner, part of the north side of which is
represented in the view, contained the private and state apartments. Under the hall is a fair
vaulted chamber in good preservation ; a winding staircase leads to it from the hall. The Halton
family resided here till the close of the last century, when the then owner built a house for his
residence at the foot of the hill on which the ancient mansion stands. He pulled down and un-
roofed part of this fine old building, so that the hall in which the Shrewsbury arms and quarterings
still remain, is exposed to the elements. The greater part of the house, however, was then in a
ruinous state, having received much injury during the civil wars, when it was besieged and taken
by the Parliamentarians. Wingfield Manor House is well situated as a place of defence, standing
upon an eminence, steep on all sides except towards the south.

ail, §ttlr|rs{ji;r.e. (J- S- Tyrer, EsqJ Hardwick Hall is about six miles
north-west of Mansfield ; it is one of the seats of the Duke of Devonshire. It was built by the
Countess of Shrewsbury, and finished in 1587. At a short distance from the present Hall stand
the ruins of the old Hall, the north front of which is shewn in the drawing ; it is covered with
fine ivy. It is not known by whom or when this old hall was built ; one very fine room remains,
and that 'is in a very ruinous state : it is 60 ft. 6 in. by 30ft. 6 in., and 24ft. Gin. high : this
room is called the Giants' Chamber, from two colossal figures of plaster in basso-relievo, still
remaining, but a good deal defaced. The Hall stands on elevated land overlooking the beautiful
park, and the Peak country beyond.

. (Rev. J. ErookeJ. This is an old mansion belonging to the Talbot
family, and still in the possession of the Earl of Shrewsbury. It is situated on a well- wooded
eminence in the parish of Albrighton, on the south-west border of Shropshire, and the view from
it is most extensive and beautiful.

The old mansion, built of brick, on a base of red sandstone, although now sadly dilapidated,
has traces of former consequence. The fountain (so called, though by some supposed to have been
an oratory) stands in an adjoining garden. It is built of white sandstone, evidently of an Italian
character, elegant both in proportions and design, but is fast going to decay.

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S. James's Cjjttrrjr, ^Mirleg, SMorfr^m. (Rev. W. F. Francis.) This interesting church,
which is situated on the high road between Nantwich and Newcastle, on the borders of Cheshire
and Staffordshire, is believed to have been founded by one of the Lords of Audley, a most pow-
erful family in that neighbourhood, probably about the close of the 13th century. James, Lord
Audley, was one of the principal knights at the Battle of Poitiers, where he was desperately
wounded.

The recumbent figure delineated in the sketch, represents Delves, Lord of Doddington, one
of the four esquires who brought Lord Audley out of the battle. Edward, the Black Prince, ac-
cording to Froissart, came to the valiant knight's litter after the battle, and bestowed upon him
a yearly revenue of 500 marks, which Lord Audley on his part made over to his esquires.

The church is a fine specimen of the Early Decorated style, and having been duly church- war-
denized has been restored, under the superintendence of Mr. G. Gr. Scott, during the incumbency
of the present vicar, the Eev. C. P. Wilbraham. The sedilia are richly carved, all three seats
being on the same level.

The east window, containing 240 square feet of glass, is remarkable for the richness of its
tracery, and the grandeur of its proportions.

0n % 100*, Staf0r0s|m, /^K«>. J". Broolce.J This
interesting little building is situated on a small peninsula formed by the river Dove, a short dis-
tance from the site of Beresford Hall, once the residence of Charles Cotton, the intimate friend
of Izaak "Walton.

"With the exception of the wainscoting of the walls, and the black marble table, all of which
have disappeared, it remains in much the same state as when first erected two centuries ago.
One may picture to oneself the two brothers of the angle strolling together along the " Gentle
Dove," enjoying the sweet scent of the hawthorn, or " the honeysuckle hedge," the mellow
notes of the blackbird, or the " heavenly " carol of the lark ; and all those simple pleasures which
constitute the charm of an angler's life, independently of the capture of the " goodly trouts " and
graylings.

The fishing house in question was built by Cotton, in honour of his " Father "Walton," as he
termed him.

The apex of the roof is finished with a small sun-dial, surmounted by a globe, above which
was once a vane, all evidently suggestive of more serious thoughts.

Over the door is a stone tablet inscribed with

1674.

" PISCATOEIBUS SACRUM."

beneath which is a cypher of the initials of the two friends — C. C. and I. W.

(J- S. Tyrer, Esq.J The Collegiate Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
of South-well was founded it is believed, by S. Paulinus, first Archbishop of York, about the year
630. This structure would probably be but a small wooden building. It is certain there was a
church of some importance before the Conquest, and a re-building took place about 1050. Of
this structure, if not of an earlier, some fragments exist, but only fragments, as the present
Norman church, consisting of nave with aisles and porch, three towers and transepts, was erected
in the reign of Henry i. The clerestory windows are remarkable as being only plain circular
openings, unlike those of any other Norman church in England. The north side of the nave
contains an appendage of great beauty and interest — its Norman porch, the inner doorway of
which is most beautifully enriched, indeed, more so than any other part of the building. Over
the porch is a chamber, lighted by an elegant triplet of windows in the gable. The west
pinnacle of the porch forms a chimney shaft, a most remarkable example of an early chimney.
The addition of a chamber is very rare in Norman porches. The choir is of the date of Edward in,
1237, when the Norman choir, being too small, was destroyed, and a new one of most beautifully
carved Early-English work erected in its place. Eastward of the church, towards the north, is
the Chapter House, of early Decorated work. It was erected, if not completed, in 1294, and
contains the most exquisite example of stone carving, of the time, to be seen in England.
Flowers, leaves, and animals, intermixed, are carved in full relief round the capitals of the
window arches, and round the arches themselves, with the most marvellous lightness and delicacy.
The door, however, contains the most beautiful work : the leaves, &c., exquisitely chiselled,
cover a deep hollow, to the edge only of which they are attached : the hollows themselves,
though so covered by the leaves as scarcely to be penetrated by the eye, unless where they are
mutilated, are as carefully finished as the other parts.

At the south side of the church stand the ruins of the ancient palace of the Archbishops of
York. Here Cardinal Wolsey spent the greater part of the last year of his life, 1530. Charles i
retired here during the civil wars, and it was afterwards occupied by Cromwell and General
Monk.

(R. Tyrer, Esq.) The Abbey of Worksop, which belonged to the
Black Canons, was founded by William de Livetot and Emma his wife, in 1103. The church
now standing was formerly the nave and side aisles of the old priory church, which was in the
form of a cross, and had a central tower, transepts, and choir, which latter extended 112 feet
eastward of the present building. The tower, transepts, and choir, were destroyed soon after
the Eeformation ; even early in the reign of Elizabeth, there are many records of the sale of
stone, iron, and glass, from the priory. It has now but two towers at the west end, each 100
feet high. The west door is a beautiful specimen of Norman work. The noble interior consists
of a nave and chancel, 135 feet long, and two side aisles. The nave- walls and roof are supported
on either side by ten columns, alternately cylindrical and octagonal, their capitals beautifully
decorated with leaves and flowers, surmounted by arches enriched with moulding and tooth
ornament.

At the south-east corner of the church stands S. Mary's Chapel, erected by Maud de Furnival,
about 1250. It is roofless, but the windows that remain are of beautiful proportions and good
workmanship. (It is represented in the distance, to the right of the gateway.) The priory
court, to which the gateway led, has long since disappeared, and now forms the south churchyard.

The porch leading to the upper chamber in the gateway is said to be one of the most beautiful
specimens of the kind in England, but the battlements are nearly gone, and the tracery of the
windows entirely. On the pediment over the window is a group representing the Adoration.
The interior ceiling is groined in stone, and decorated with roses and ball flowers. On the front
of the gateway are niches containing figures : towards the right S. Cuthbert, to whom the
monastery is dedicated, with a crowned head in his hand : to the left S. Augustine, the
founder of the order of Black Canons; and over the windgw, the Virgin Mary, seated.
The buttresses formerly contained figures, probably of the founder. The building is going rapidly
to ruin — the upper room being used as a school-room, and the gateway as a play-ground for the
town boys in wet weather. The once beautiful porch and groined ceiling are hacked all over,
and mutilated in various ways. It is strange the authorities do not interfere to preserve this
beautiful specimen of architecture from destruction.

In front of the gateway are the remains of a cross, erected about 1160.

fall, Ijfwfelfr M000{r0ttJtf, P0ttm0jam»iirt (R- Tyrer, Esq.J This is a fine
Elizabethan building, in the form of a cross, very solidly built, the outer walls being 2 feet 6
inches, and the centre wall 5 feet 3 inches in thickness. Several of the rooms contain plaster work
on the ceiling. The room which is ornamented with the plaster work represented in the drawing
is one of the finest in the county : it is wainscotted in dark oak, which sets off the white plaster
to great advantage. The subject over the fire-place is the "Three Fates;" the figures are the
size of life. The clearness of expression has been somewhat injured by the application of white-
wash, but the present occupier has endeavoured, with considerable success, to restore the figures
to their original beauty. The work was done in 1631, by some Flemish artists, who probably
came from Hardwick Hall, and were afterwards employed at ISTewstead Abbey, where some of
the rooms are decorated in the same style. The ceiling is ornamented with various armorial
bearings.

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which was given in the volume for 1865) was the residence of the Catesby family. The front
here shewn looks to the north-west, and the doorway in it marks the most ancient part of that
front, supposed to date from the time of Edward in, as is also the front of the building facing to the
left of the drawing, and forming one side of a spacious courtyard, of which stabling and dwelling
rooms of ancient date form two other sides, and the entrance gateway and walls the fourth.

jmrrjr, wear fatfe jtammflkm, Setotoaprt (Rev- J- L. PetitJ. This church

appears to have been long disused and in ruins. Its style is that of the 14th century, with little
or no mixture or alteration. There are remains near it as of some college, convent, or hospital,
in connection.

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ROSEHALL.BARSHAM. SUFFOLK-

(Rev. W, F. Francis.)

an old moated mansion, was once the seat of the Bokenham family. The
remains are now used as a farmhouse.

all was the seat of the Seckfords for nearly 3DO years, from the time of Edward i
to Charles i. The last Seckford married the daughter of Sir Henry North, ahout the year 1650.

Jarjram Sail was once the seat of the Willoughbys. The gateway to the hall is one of the
most beautiful specimens of ornamental brick-work in the eastern counties.

W&t$t St0faj ifall, formerly a spacious brick mansion, moated, with a large quadrangular court
well adapted for baronial festivities. The Crofts lived here in the time of Edward i. The re-
mains of the old mansion are now occupied as a farmhouse

The embattled pediments, diamond shaped tracery, and statues, are curious and unusual appen-
dages in buildings of this order. A large collection of armour was formerly kept here.

j$ttttt0tt Hall, on the banks of the Stour, from which the village derives its name, is now occu-
pied as a farmhouse. It was the seat of the Jermy family.

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(Rev. W. F. Franeis.J Icklingham, an ancient village, has two parish
churches within a few hundred yards of each other. The church of S. James has just undergone
a complete restoration, and contains several objects of antiquarian interest.

The old chest, which was removed to All Saints Church at the fall of the tower, has now been
brought back to its old place. Its dimensions are 5 feet 10 inches in length, 1 foot 10 inches in
breadth, and 1 foot 7 inches in depth. The lid and sides are covered with graceful iron scroll
work, terminating in fleurs-de-lys, trefoils, and other ornaments. It has six handles, and a most
elaborate lock, which secures the lid by means of no less than seven bolts at one turn of the key.
The key-hole is hidden by a hasp, removable only by means of a secret spring.

All Saints Church is a fine old building in an almost ruinous state. The chancel is paved with
Eoman bricks that were ploughed up in a neighbouring field. They are of different shapes,
slightly traced with the figures of animals, flowers, and human faces.

This village is supposed to have been a Eoman station. There are remains of a settlement ex-
tending half a mile in length. Many coins and fibuloe have been ploughed up, and some years
since an ancient leaden cistern was discovered by a ploughman, containing sixteen gallons, and
ornamented with as many hoops.

fatfe, JM0IL (Rev. W. F. Francis.) Mettingham castle was built by John
de Norwich in the 17th year of Edward in. It appears from the ruins to have been a place of
considerable strength. John de Mettingham, Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas in the
reign of Edward in, with Elias de Beckenham, were alone continued in their offices when the
rest of the judges were fined and displaced for corruption, A.D. 1345. A chantry was attached
to the castle, dedicated to God and the Blessed Virgin. In the year 1394 license was granted
to Sir Eobert Howard and Sir John Plays to remove the master and eight chaplains of Eaven-
ingham College to the chapel of Mettingham Castle, and to increase the same to thirteen. At
the Dissolution the college with the revenues belonging to it were of the yearly value of £.202
7s. 5d., and were granted to Sir Anthony Denny.

The old church of Mettingham was given by Koger de Glanville and Gunreda, his countess, to
the nuns of Bungay. The church still retains marks of considerable antiquity. The tower is
round.

Cove-hithe had formerly a hithe or quay for loading and unloading small vessels,
and was once a fishing town of considerable importance. The church was impropriated to the Clug-
niac cell of Wangford. It was a noble building. The ruins still shew something of its former
grandeur. The south aisle is preserved, and now serves as the small parish church.

(fomtlt, 5^nM0|8|m. (John 0. Scott, Esq.J The mass of this very fine castle is sup-
posed to have been built by Eoger Mortimer, in the time of Edward i. In the fifteenth century
numerous windows, &c. were inserted, evidently with the intention of making it more habitable.
The present owner of the castle is Colonel Myddleton Biddulph : it came into this family in
1595, when it was sold by the son of Lord St. John of Bletsoe, to Sir Thomas Myddleton, after-
wards Lord Mayor of London.

at JM0I*, U«ttlrr0ke»jirje. (^fe -Ato.) This interesting specimen of
mediaeval domestic architecture is believed to have been the old Kectory-house. In a field near it
is seen a large pigeon-house, built tower fashion with a conical roof, the invariable appendage of
most houses of any pretensions in such parts of the county as the Normans and Flemings had
over-run. The name Angle (or Wangle, as it is generally pronounced) is a contraction of * Sancta
Maria in Angulo.' The village was so named from the dedication of the church to S. Mary, and
on account of its position, in a corner between the sea and Milford Haven

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remain of what must once have been a magnificent palace. It was for many centuries the resi-
dence of the bishops of S. David's, but the date at which it first came into their possession is not
known. Bishop Gower (14th century) added greatly to it. The open-arched parapet seen on
the large hall to the left of the sketch is peculiar to Bishop Gower's work, and is only found in
his palaces at S. David's and Swansea. Bishop Barlow, however, one of his successors, in the
38th year of Henry vm alienated his manor of Lamphey, with the appurtenances, to the
king, in favour of his. godson, Eichard Devereux. Here for many years after the Devereux
family continued to reside, and here the unfortunate Earl of Essex passed his youth.

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. (Miss Allen:} This is one of those smaller Pembrokeshire
Castles, many of which were built during the weak and turbulent reign of Henry in in spite of
the sovereign, by men who feared the general misrule of the land.

There is but little of it remaining except the entrance between two bastions, shewn in the
accompanying sketch. The chapel, standing a little apart, is a plain building as it now appears,
having modern windows and a slated roof. Divine service is not performed in it. It has a
rudely carved Norman font.

There is no tradition to help us to the name or history of the persons whose monumental effi-
gies are here represented. There is a recumbent figure of a warrior in complete armour ; also a
very perfect recumbent figure of a lady singularly habited as to her robe and head-dress ; and
besides these a flat stone with the head of a priest carved in relief upon it, and a cross fleury
below it. These are all within the chapel.

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Llanbadarn Yawr
— the great church of S. Padarn — is a place of considerable interest, and of great antiquity.

S. Padarn, or Paternus, founded a religious house here in the sixth century, which was con-
verted into a see, and subsequently annexed to the bishopric of S. David's. There were bishops
of Llanbadarn in the eighth century.

The church is a plain and massive cruciform structure, consisting of nave, south porch, tran-
septs, chancel, vestry, and central tower, the latter being surmounted by a diminutive shingled
spire. It is chiefly of the First Pointed style, lighed, for the most part, by single lancets, and
having a richly moulded doorway within the porch. The chancel and transepts are divided from
the nave by good fifteenth century screen- work ; but the interior is greatly in need of restoration.
In the churchyard are two very good crosses.

The parish of Llanbadarn is of great extent, being about 15 miles long, and contains within
its limits the important town of Aberystwith.

By the side of the railway and between the latter place and Llanbadarn is PLAS CRTO, a curious
fortified house of early date. In the reign of Henry i Prince Griffith ap Rhys encamped here on
his return from Ireland ; and Owen Glendower ratified a treaty with France at Plas Crug, A.D.
1405. It is now used for farm buildings.

Stftttjl §EaII at tottSfJjt, Sitolg Jlfcfag. (Capt. WUtty.) The work of the chisel on the
stone in this very interesting ruin is generally of a very superior description, but the figures
shewn in the drawing are of rude workmanship, and the stones on which they are sculptured
appear as if they had been taken from some building of greater antiquity, and inserted in this
wall. Some of the devices are similar to those cut in the flags which form the flooring of the
chancel, and are repeated in more finished style on other parts of the interior walls. The rude-
ness of the workmanship of the figures shewn in the drawing forms a very striking contrast to
the other carving of foliage, &c., on the very wall into which they are built, and create a feeling
of interest to account for their having been introduced into the masonry at a point which is very
conspicuous, the main entrance to the building being in the end of the opposite transept, directfy
facing this wall. Exterior views of this ruin were given in the vol. for 1 865.

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a IprklEtt fail*, C0. ^tgprarg, (Ca.pt. Whitty.) The ruins of this castle offer a good
specimen of the larger description of fortified dwellings that meet the eye in so many parts of
Ireland, and were once, doubtless, strongholds of considerable importance, till dismantled by
Cromwell's soldiers.

It is remarkable how little those who erected such strongholds appear to have regarded natural
advantages of position for objects of defence, it being common to find them, as in this instance,
placed upon a perfect plain.

This castle was the residence of the family of Butler, Yiscounts Ikerrin, and is now the prop-
erty of the Latouches.

feie at Callmrb^, JJHlatrtrnf grinds, p.§. ^2fe». #. .#. MackarnessJ. This wonderful
collection of stones, in a secluded corner of the Northern Hebrides, is hardly inferior in interest
and mystery to the world-renowned Stonehenge. Seen from a distance, with their sharp outlines
standing against the sky like angry giants amidst the seemingly interminable waste of brown moor-
land, they present a most weird-like appearance. Near this group are two smaller collections of
stones, the three having evidently been erected in connection with each other. Tradition, of course,
assigns their erection to the Druids — others would connect them with the religious rites of a race
of sun- worshippers. That they are of very remote antiquity cannot for a moment be doubted,
from the accretion of moss which is found to have gathered around their sides since they were
first upraised in their present position. The largest stone forms a monolith pillar 16 feet high.
There are 48 stones — the largest being in the circle represented in the sketch — the others forming
avenues running north, south, east and west from the circle — so as to give a cruciform shape to the
whole group. An arm of Loch Roag runs beneath the hill on which they stand, and within a few
miles are to be seen the white breakers of the stormy Atlantic — with no intervening land between
this and the American coast.

The whole country around belongs to Sir James Matheson, under whose sway these and all
other interesting relics of antiquity in the island are safe from the hand of the spoiler.

It is hoped that some more sketches from this comparatively unknown land may be given in
the next volume of the Ham Anastatic Rocietv's sketches.

Cjwr4 ^ SfapMlW, Jap |$te#0i0r,e, ^2fe0. 21 Bacon.) This little desecrated church,
used some years back as a peasant's house, stands in a most picturesque situation, among the woods
which overhang the Lago Maggiore, on the mountain side, about a mile above the village of
Magadino, well known to tourists on their way to the S. Gothard Pass.

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J5»te 1/umt, Qtymtm. (John 0. Scott, Esq.) This very ornamental staircase is to
be found in a garden opening out of an unfrequented street which runs down from the upper
part of the city — where the cathedral stands — to the river Eure. It is apparently of 1 6th century
work. The house to which it is attached has been entirely modernized.

CHt]r.eibTHl. (John 0. Scott, Esq.) Tournay Cathedral is, both on account of its great
size, and also of its architectural excellence, one of the most interesting cathedrals in Belgium.
Its erection was commenced in the year 1066, when the nave was built. The transept followed
in 1146, and the existing choir in 1338.

The exterior is extremely striking, chiefly on account of its group of five lofty steeples, which
are unequalled by those of any other building in the country. The see of Tournay was long
united with that of Noyon.

0f JttoLom, Jerusalem. (Rev. J. L. PetitJ. This is one of the most remarkable of the
tombs in the valley of Jehosaphat, on the opposite side of the Cedron, looking from the wall of
the Haram. The lower part is cut out of the solid rock; the upper part, a cylindrical drum with
a sort of conical roof, is built with good masonry, and rather large blocks of stone. It has also
some enrichment. The work of the cupola seems quite as late as the beginning of the Christian
era, perhaps much later. There is no reason for connecting this portion of the monument, at any
rate, with the time of Absalom.

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(Rev. J. L. Petit}. This is a late Egyptian temple, probably of the
date of Augustus. It has a fine portico and gateway towers, and is one of the largest Nubian
temples. The whole building forms an imposing mass. In the hill behind is a beautiful rock
temple of the earlier period of Egyptian architecture. Kalabscha is situated above the first
cataract of the Nile.

LEADEN S EALS .

(MrsBeckett.J These are specimens of leaden seals found, some at Felix-Stowe, in
Sussex, some at Brough-under-Stanemore, Westmoreland, in the Eoman station there, and one
at Combe Down, near Bath, on the site of a Eoman villa. A few of these are described in Mr
Eoach Smith's Collectanea Ant^qua) vol. iii, p. 197, and are supposed to have been attached to
packages of merchandise, or military accoutrements. The originals are in the British Museum,
in the collection of Miss Hill, Castle Bank, Appleby, and in that of Mr Cruikshank, of Combe
Down, near Bath.

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FRONTISPIECE (Rev. W. F. Francis.)

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PORCH OF SHOREHAM CHURCH, KENT.

OLD HOUSE AT MAYFIELD, SUSSEX.
SOUTH HAYLING CHURCH, HANTS.

BRADENSTOKE PRIORY, WILTS.

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TRENT HOUSE, SOMERSETSHIRE.

feter,

BISHOP OLDHAM'S CHANTRY, EXETER CATHEDRAL.
MYLOR CHURCH, CORNWALL.

EOWINGTON CHURCH.

OLD BRIDGE AT BURTON-ON-TRENT.

WINGFIELD MANOR HOUSE.

THE OLD HALL AT HARDWICK.

PEPPER HILL, SALOP.

AUDLEY CHURCH, STAFFORDSHIRE (2 plates).

WALTON AND COTTON'S FISHING HOUSE, ON THE DOVE.

SOUTHWELL MINSTER.
ABBEY GATE, WORKSOP..
CLERKSON'S HALL, MANSFIELD.

ASHBY S. LEDGERS HALL , NORTHANTS.

KUINS OF HEMINGION CHURCH, LEICESTERSHIRE.

OLD SUFFOLK HOUSES

ICKLINGHAM CHURCHES, SUFFOLK.

METTINGHAM CASTLE, AND COVE-HITHE CHURCH, SUFFOLK.

CHIRK CASTLE, DENBIGHSHIRE.

OLD RECTORY AT ANGLE, PEMBROKESHIRE.

LAMPHEY COURT, DITTO.

UPTON CASTLE, DITTO

LLANBADARN YAWR, NEAR ABERYSTWITH, CARDIGANSHIRE.

KILCOOLY ABBEY, co. TIPPERARY.
CLON A MICKLAN CASTLE, DITTO.

DRUIDICAL CIRCLE IN THE ISLAND OF LEWIS.

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EUINED CHAPEL AT MAGADINO
WOODEN STAIR-TURRET AT CHARTRES.
TOURNAY CATHEDRAL.
TOMB OF ABSALOM, JERUSALEM.
TEMPLE AT KALABSCHA, IN NUBIA.
LEADEN SEALS.

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